Portland (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Portland (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 286 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.78
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,482 mi
Best airline from PDX to MCI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 4 min | 0.0% | 67 |
| Alaska Airlines | 84% | 7 min | 0.0% | 253 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to MCI
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 6 min |
| Friday | 75% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 3 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to MCI delayed?
- 16% of PDX–MCI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to MCI?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 67 flights. 2 airlines flew PDX–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to MCI?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to MCI?
- The scheduled PDX–MCI flight time averages 3h 25m over 1,482 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are PDX to MCI flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PDX to MCI?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 75%.
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Based on 320 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.